LPN / LVN
Center Children & Adolescents
Staunton, VA
Retention Bonus
$29/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Retention bonus
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health Care FSA
Description
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Part Time - CCCA
State Role Title: 49111
Hiring Range: $28.75/hr plus shift differential
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
We are seeking fresh graduates and experienced individuals as part-time Licensed Practical Nurse professionals on 1st and 2nd shift to join our team on rotating shifts, with holiday and weekend schedules required. The LPN provides quality nursing care to psychiatric and geriatric patients based on standards of nursing practice and care within the scope of license. Performs skilled patient centered nursing care to individual and groups of patients with complex mental and physical illnesses under the general supervision of a registered nurse. Provides a variety of patient care such as administering medication and treatments, maintaining patient records, promoting health and wellness education, and communicating for continuity of patient care. Ability to communicate effectively to convey necessary information. Ability to observe gauges, dials or other indicator to make sure equipment is working properly.
Paid Shift Differential:
1st shift weekend $3.00/hr.
2nd shift weekdays $3.50/hr., and weekend/holidays $3.50/hr.
3rd shift weekdays $2.50/hr., and weekend/holidays $ 4.00/hr.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current, Virginia license to practice as a LPN or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted.
- Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities to include medication administration.
- Ability to implement nursing care plan and provide guidance to other staff.
- Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff. Effective communication (written, verbal and sign).
- Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24 hour 7 day per week psychiatric hospital which at times may mean working a 16-hour shift if and when necessary.
- Complete all annual competency training to include TOVA III with physical restraints
- Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association
- Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care.
Additional Considerations
- LPN experience working in psychiatric nursing
- experience working with children in a hospital setting
- bilingual
- veteran
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at .
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at () for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID - 19 vaccination programs to staff, residents, clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Name: Samantha Leep
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Facility
Center Children & Adolescents
Employer
Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
A life of Possibilities for All Virginians
Staunton, VA
About
Staunton is located in Virginia, about 40 miles west of Charlottesville. This cute town has five historic districts, all boasting pristine Victorian-era architecture that survived the Civil War. With 100 restaurants, cafes, art galleries and shops, there’s no lack of things to do. History buffs can tour the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum, and outdoor enthusiasts can have fun and get dirty at the Betsy Bell Wilderness Park. On a sunny day, drive to one of the nearby wineries to taste some local vino. For the thrill-seekers, check out some of the haunted spots in Staunton, like Mary Baldwin University, which is apparently haunted by several spooky spirits.
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